Business Planning & Analysis ManagerPERNOD RICARD

Pernod Ricard est un leader mondial du secteur des vins et spiritueux, associant des savoir-faire uniques dans la fabrication de ses produits, le développement de ses marques et leur distribution mondiale.

Notre vaste portefeuille, allant du premium au luxe, compte notamment la vodka Absolut, le pastis Ricard, les scotch whiskies Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute et The Glenlivet, le whisky irlandais Jameson, le cognac Martell, le rhum Havana Club, le gin Beefeater, la liqueur Malibu ou les champagnes Mumm et Perrier-Jouët.

Nous sommes un groupe qui a une âme : une entreprise avec des valeurs familiales, ancrée dans nos terroirs et notre héritage. Nous assurons la croissance à long terme de nos marques, dans le respect des individus et de l'environnement, tout en permettant à nos plus de 19 500 collaborateurs dans le monde entier d'être les ambassadeurs de notre authentique culture de la convivialité, porteuse de sens, inclusive et responsable.

Notre raison d'être, notre mission, notre ambition et notre culture définissent qui nous sommes et propulsent notre succès collectif.

Nous valorisons la diversité et la solidarité au sein de notre organisation et dans nos relations avec nos parties prenantes. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de nos parcours, de nos expériences et de nos savoir-faire sont les moteurs de notre créativité. Votre personnalité, votre regard, votre intuition et vos idées comptent !

Nos méthodes de recrutement se concentrent donc sur les compétences et le savoir-être et nous accueillons tous types de talents.

Job aim

Integrated into a team of 15 people, the Business Analyst Manager is contributing to the monitoring of the Group financial performance (P&L) and the close monitoring of his/her scope of responsibility (Management Entities = affiliates in charge of distributing Pernod Ricard products in a given geography) thanks to a deep sense of analysis and close communication with affiliates, an understanding of Business challenges, a participation to Group projects and initiatives, a strong collaboration with other HQ departments supporting Market companies, and a good ability to present to Senior and Top management.

She/he will complete the following missions:

Roles and responsibilities

Mission 1: Consolidation, restitution and presentation of the monthly P&L reporting and quarterly Rolling Forecast, and every 2 to 3 years the Strategic Plan

o Responsible for consolidating data (actual, rolling forecast,…): ensures the respect of deadlines, the accuracy and consistency of financial information (respect of Group accounting guidelines), and the quality of business analyses.

o Monthly support to Executive Committee in

• monitoring Group organic and reported growth and main P&L ratios,

• following-up affiliates business performance indicators

o Build some forward-looking analysis to recommend strategic resources allocations and P&L arbitrages to Top management, leveraging historical performance, knowledge of affiliates business and Group strategy

o Lead the rolling forecast/plan process (from planning and instructions to final presentation for the Board)

o Responsible for preparing presentations to top management (ExCom, BLT, Board…) with accurate data, sharp analyses and key take-aways

Mission 2: Partner with Management entities on business and financial performance monitoring

o Monthly analysis of his/her scope of responsibilities from volumes to Profit from Recurring Operations

o Implementation of all optimization projects and changes in reporting (new appendix, new account, etc…) in line with Group standards and requirements

o Continuous improvement of reporting comments quality and relevance (template, content, feedback to affiliates…)

o Support to management entities regarding instructions, calendar, reporting content, rolling forecast…

o Close follow up of risks and opportunities, challenge affiliates on forecast accuracy and targets achievement

o Monthly physical or remote reviews with his/her affiliates on past and future performance

o Monthly physical or remote business reviews with HQ Commercial department in charge of Management Entities

o Share best practices (financial, technical…) among affiliates

Mission 3: Leading transversal project and preparation of ad hoc analysis to support decision making

o Provide Senior and Top Management and Board of Directors with ad hoc and value-adding analysis to help them monitor Group performance: Group Business Plan, Structure costs analysis, Innovation project, Luxury project, KDPs ROI….

o Take part in or lead missions/tasks together with other departments, such as Operation, Tax (transfer prices), Polaris, M&A, consolidation (IFRS implementation)

Mission 4: Assistance to financial communication team to prepare external communication

o Take part in the Financial Communication Data elaboration

o Prepare detailed qualitative and quantitative information (by brand and market) to support external messages and to help Top Management answer questions

o Build the "APS" (Analysis Per Sector) giving a view of the P&L by main regions

o Analyze Pernod Ricard results vs. competition

o Support Statutory Consolidation team in elaborating part of the annual report (URD - Universal Registration Document)

Mission 5: Drive the development and enrichment of reporting tool and P&L accounting principles

o Enrich management reporting guidelines (P&L) and ensure alignment with Group Accounting Guidelines

o Anticipate impacts of any change required in reporting process (new product, new affiliate, change in currency)

o Take part in the functional development of the information system used by Group Management Control

Mission 6: Participate to the Group Financial Digital Transformation roadmap by leading or supporting specific projects

o Involved in some Transformation projects, e.g. Management Cycle, Smart Close, PowerBi (Datalens) or Polaris improvements: leveraging HQ and operational experience, propose some improvements (tools, WoW, processes), challenge the status quo and participate actively to the dedicated workshops to issue recommendations and action plan, including their presentations to the head of FP&A community and/or senior CFOs

Skills required:

§ Technical Skills

o Strong knowledge of accounting, finance, and IFRS.

o Expert in Excel; VBA knowledge is a plus.

o Ability to quickly build forward‑looking financial models.

o Knowledge of Pernod Ricard's management processes and tools is a plus.

o Willingness to leverage new technologies such as Tagetik.

o Project management skills.

o Basic knowledge of statutory consolidation and treasury.

§ Management Skills

o Strong listening skills and empathy.

o Organization, anticipation, prioritization, and timing abilities.

o Diplomatic, yet able to defend one's positions.

§ Other Skills

o Team player.

o Transparency, reliability, strong sense of ethics and confidentiality.

o Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization.

o Ability to connect financial performance with commercial performance.

o Rigor, strong data‑driven analytical skills, accuracy, and keen attention to detail.

o Reactiveness, autonomy, proactivity.

o Enthusiasm and curiosity.

o Ability to deliver high‑quality work under pressure.

§ Working Languages: English; French would be an asset.

Required Profile

o Required education: Degree from an engineering school, business school, or equivalent university program.

o Required professional experience: 6 to 7 years in a leading audit/consulting firm, or 3 to 4 years in a leading audit/consulting firm plus 3 to 4 years of experience as a Senior Financial Analyst / Manager, preferably in the FMCG sector.

o Competencies acquired in previous experience: mastery of methodological tools, strong technical foundations (accounting, finance, and consolidation), and solid business acumen.

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Target Hire Date:

2026-09-01

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